Position Number: 246819-67 Position Available: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Department: Emergency Department
Union: O.N.A.
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Extended Hours
Rate of Pay: $41.15/hr - $58.98/hr
Posting Date: August 14, 2026 Closing Date: August 21, 2026 Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on August 21, 2026.
Unit Summary: Metrics confirm that our Emergency Department is one of the top performing hospitals in the province. The Emergency Department is a 42-bed unit that serves the community of Burlington and the surrounding area. Last year, we had approximately 50,000 visits and our volume continues to grow. Our Emergency serves patients of all ages and treats patients of every medical and mental health illness. We have several different areas in our department that provide care specific to the needs of the patients in that area. Our PES unit (Psychiatric Emergency Services) is a unique 4-bed mental health unit in our department. Our dedicated multi-disciplinary team collaborate to provide safe, high quality care to our patient population. This ambitious team delivers care reflecting our values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. The unit is supported by 24 hour Charge Nurses, a Professional Practice Educator, and a Unit Manager. Joseph Brant Hospital is supportive of career development and professional growth, welcoming new graduates to experienced nurses. We are a friendly, supportive team working together in a fast paced environment with a common goal of delivering excellent patient and family centered care.
Qualifications: - Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
- Must have current or recent clinical experience of at least two years in the Emergency, I.C.U. or step down units. Preference will be given to candidates with current Emergency nursing experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications preferred.
- Must complete Coronary Care 1 within 1 year of start date.
- Demonstrated the ability to competently assess the patient, intervene appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated clinical assessment and patient/family teaching skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated effective documentation skills.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated a caring, compassionate, customer focused attitude toward patients and family.
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality and patient safety, as well as the safety of self and co-workers
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of I.V. Therapy and venipuncture is required.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, experience and ability to provide care for patients with a variety of needs including but not limited to : initiation and maintenance of IV's, venipuncture, administration of medication delivered via various routes, blood and blood product administration, patient controlled analgesia, capillary blood glucose monitoring, NG tubes, chest tubes, enteral feeds, wound management, oxygen therapy.
- Delegated Controlled Acts certification to be successfully completed within six months of employment date and to be recertified annually.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability, and performance is required.
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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